Gaining in popularity, legal coaching is an unbundled legal service that allows you to hire a legal helper to do a specific job for you. With Legal Aid services chronically underfunded and the average cost for a lawyer steadily increasing, it is no wonder more and more people are representing … [Read more...]
How PLEI Resources Can (and Cannot) Help Self-Represented People
Reliable and current public legal education and information (PLEI) resources can help self-represented people prevent and resolve legal problems in many situations. What is PLEI? PLEI stands for public legal education and information. While it may seem self-explanatory, one description of what is … [Read more...]
Ayn Rand and the United States Court of Elitism: A strange symbiosis (Part 1)
Part one of this two-part series reviews Ayn Rand's views and novels, to help us understand her influence on the United States Supreme Court. Part One: Who are Howard Roark and Judge Narragansett? At the end of August 2022, Senator Bernie Sanders gave a rousing speech to British workers who are … [Read more...]
Do you need legal information? Start at Alberta Law Libraries
Alberta Law Libraries offer guidance and free access to legal materials and forms. If you are dealing with a legal problem, or if you need to appear in court and do not have a lawyer, you are welcome to visit Alberta Law Libraries for assistance and free access to legal materials. Understanding the … [Read more...]
OHS: A Safety Coordinator’s Perspective
Eight things workers should (and hopefully already) know about occupational health and safety laws in Alberta. It’s one thing to read the laws in Alberta about occupational health and safety (OHS). But how does it actually work day-to-day? Say you work in construction or IT or a school. The reality … [Read more...]
What happens when someone does not comply with Alberta’s OHS laws?
Jail? Fines? Nothing? What are the real consequences of not following occupational health and safety (OHS) laws in Alberta? Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act is the primary legislation governing OHS in Alberta. It also includes several regulations, each with its own role in regulating … [Read more...]
The Death of Her Majesty the Queen: What does it mean for us?
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II and ascension of King Charles III impacts Canadians in interesting ways. A lot of people will remember exactly where they were and what they were doing on September 8, 2022 when they learned of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Her Majesty’s death does not hold the … [Read more...]
Your Top 4 Questions About WCB Answered
The Workers' Resource Centre provides practical tips for getting help with WCB claims, what to do if you disagree with a decision, and returns to work in Alberta. The Workers’ Resource Centre (WRC) is a FREE agency that assists Albertans with filing claims, complaints and certain appeals … [Read more...]
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June: Ban on Conversion Therapy We Must Reject the Harmful Practice of Conversion TherapyJunaid B. JahangirCanada banned conversion therapy, effective January 7, 2022. What does this ban mean to me?[Criminal, Human Rights] Supporting Canada’s Ban on Conversion Therapy: A cisgender, straight … [Read more...]
Say Yes to Understanding Drug Legislation
Drug legislation in Canada is complex with four main pieces of legislation governing drug offences and processes. Most of us educated in the Canadian public school system have been told to say no to drugs. It is a slogan often stuck on the back of bathroom stall doors in bright coloured posters. … [Read more...]
